News
Local History are pleased to announce the following proposed events:
July: Repeat visit to Behind the Scenes at the Southport Little Theatre
A small group has done this before the pandemic and as they were so informative and helpful it has been decided to offer this outing again. Details TBA.
August: Scarisbrick Hall tour
We did this last year and the guide was so knowledgeable. We explored the whole of the hall including areas not previously accessed. Details TBA.
This event is organised by Scarisbrick Hall themselves and there will be other members of the public. This means it does not matter how few/many people want to go.
September: Lytham Hall
October: St George's Hall, Liverpool
November: Liverpool Town Hall
TBA: Astley Hall, Salmsbury Hall
Expressions of interest will be taken and there are no firm plans to run these trips yet.
Cost last year was £12.
Local History Southport Street Names
There are two spaces available for a talk by local historian David Walshe on ‘Southport Street Names’ at the Windmill pub. The talk starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday 30th April. A couple of us are meeting earlier for a meal. Seats do need to be reserved so please let Eileen know if you want to attend either via the Local History group page or see her at the meeting.
Quiz Group
We would like to restart the quiz afternoons. Each participant brings 15 questions to challenge the rest of the group. After the answers are revealed, we socialise over tea and cake. Please see Lynda at the Mah Jong table at the MAY meeting if you are interested
Let's Go Try SCUBA
A great evening was had by four of our adventurous members as they prepare to try SCUBA diving. The first steps were to go snorkelling which they clearly achieved very well. To be continued when they master the full diving experience……
Swing Band Evening
Laurel did a grand job hosting members for Let's Go at the Fleetwood Hesketh Social club. Performing were a big swing band called The Easy Street from St Helens. They only appear twice a year at the club as a special favour to the lady who runs the jazz evenings. A great night was had by all.
Drawing
In advance of our Drawing Group, Tony Dalton is arranging a number of
sessions of “drawing for beginners”. This will aim to share the rudiments of
drawing. Many of us have the urge to put pencil to paper and come up with a
credible likeness of whatever it is we wish to portray. What stops us is
usually an uncertainty about how to begin, or fear of potential embarrassment
at what might emerge.
Tony has no formal qualification, but is an enthusiastic dabbler. He already
has enough interest to start a series of sessions, which should morph into a
more formal drawing group, and will arrange future sessions to meet any
further interest. Please contact him through the website if you are interested.
Beer Group
We are lucky that there are usually spaces in groups and on activities for
members to join. Sadly, our beer group is at optimal level. This is based on
the number who can meet comfortably in the local hostelries that we use. We
have had enquiries about joining, and are now looking into setting up a
second group.
Wine groups have proved very popular, but beer has as much to offer in
terms of history, flavour and complexity. It is also a brilliant catalyst for
socialising. So please contact the beer group leader through the website if
you would like to join a second group. Naturally this is open to both men and
ladies.
Yoga
One or two members have asked about yoga classes. Our Group
Co-ordinator, Hilary Dalton, is keen to arrange “gentle” yoga sessions if there
is sufficient demand. Contact Hilary through the website or at the April
monthly meeting, if you are interested
Coach Trips
We are recommencing coach trips in collaboration with Birkdale and Ainsdale u3a. These will take place on the last Friday of each month. As the last Friday in March is Good Friday, we shall recommence from April with a trip to Dunham Massey on 26 April. Details of this and future trips will be available at the meetings.